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September 16, 2024
ACT Health
Canberra
FULL TIME
Medical Oncology Trainee
Description
You must be PGY 4 to commence in this position.
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
Behavioural Capabilities
‘Creating exceptional health care together.’
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Medical Oncology Trainee
Employment Type: Full Time
Classification: Registrar 1-4
Salary: $112,917 - $141,084 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
Classification: Registrar 1-4
Salary: $112,917 - $141,084 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
Location: The Canberra Hospital
Section: Cancer and Ambulatory Support
Closing Date: 29 September 2024
Section: Cancer and Ambulatory Support
Closing Date: 29 September 2024
What can we offer you:
- City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra
- Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital
- Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions
- Flexible working conditions
- 11.5% Superannuation
- VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates
- Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).
To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)
About the Role:
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2021-2022.pdf (sharepoint.com)
The Department of Medical Oncology of the Canberra Hospital (TCH) has thirteen staff specialists (with some members on fractional appointments). It works closely with the Departments of Radiation Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care. Four RACP accredited positions are available for advanced core training from 6 February 2023. Advanced trainees will attend 4-5 outpatient clinics per week and are responsible for ward consultations, weekend inpatient cover and other after-hours on-call responsibilities. They will also support a Cancer Rapid Assessment Unit and the Chemotherapy floor. They will oversee two basic physician training registrars, a JMO and an intern who are responsible for the inpatient care of oncology patients. A broad range of oncology experience will be obtained at both the Canberra Hospital and Calvary Hospital. All advanced trainees are expected to attend a wide range of multidisciplinary meetings (MDMs), including Head & Neck, Breast, GI, Uro-Oncology, Sarcoma, Melanoma, Neuro-oncology, Gynaecology and Lung Cancer groups in Canberra. These teams are each supported by Cancer Specialist Nurses.
The Unit supports an active clinical trials program with a portfolio of cooperative group studies and industry studies as well as academic research collaborations with other departments in TCH, the ANU and University of Canberra. Research interests of the group are in breast cancer, gastrointestinal oncology, renal cell carcinoma, gynaecological oncology, gastrointestinal stromal tumour, neuroendocrine tumours, melanoma, new drug development in targeted therapies, psychosocial oncology, tissue banking/biomarker development and patterns of care.
Trainees will be involved in the teaching of ANU medical students and Basic Physician trainees. There will also be involvement in the academic activities of the Unit, including clinical review meetings, morbidity and mortality meetings, Grand Rounds, research seminars and journal club. A series of tutorials are provided each year for trainees in medical oncology. There will be opportunities for clinical research and projects leading to presentations and publications. Trainees will be encouraged and supported to attend meetings and conferences.
Duties
Under limited direction of the Clinical Director you will:
1. Provide competent and efficient clinical management of oncology patients of the Canberra Health Services under the supervision and direction of Consultant Medical Oncologists. Including assessment and management in the outpatient clinics, management of acute presentations, in-patient care of patients on on-call roster on weekends, management of patients on the chemotherapy suite, consultations and clinical handover.
2. Attendance at outpatient clinics at Calvary Public Hospital. While participate in the supervision, training and professional development of junior medical staff.
3. Demonstrate progress in training in the specialty including participation in the relevant teaching program and activities, timely completion of assessments and involvement in research.
4. Participate in the Medical Oncology after-hours and on-call roster & in the general medical registrar on- call roster after-hour rosters which entails evening, and weekend shifts.
5. Contribute to clinical audit activities, including review of patients for the morbidity and mortality committee and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
- Undertaking other duties as directed, within the approved scope of clinical practice.
7. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.
About you
Behavioural Capabilities
Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive
Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet patients and workplace needs
Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Success in FRACP part 1 or a minimum of Postgraduate year four, or above, and previous experience or training in a hospital-based internal medicine training program.
- Demonstrate commitment to training and continuing professional development including participation in relevant teaching programs, activities, and feedback opportunities,
- The successful applicant will need to be available for occasional weekend and after-hours work.
- To be eligible for this position you must be PGY 4 + prior to the commencement of the role.
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CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.
You will need to understand how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
You will need to fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and other related frameworks.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening & vaccination processes against specified infectious diseases.
- Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
WHAT YOU REQUIRE
These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience:
- Proven experience clinical competence at a level commensurate with postgraduate years in a health environment.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, provide leadership, and work in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and continuing medical education
4. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.
HOW TO APPLY / OR WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Applications must include:
- A copy of a current resumé.
- A pitch of no more than two pages outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role. You should take into consideration the selection criteria under “what you require” when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
CHS contact: Dr Yu Jo Chua; Yu Jo.Chua@act.gov.au
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Job: Junior Medical Officers
Salary Range: 112,917.00 - 141,084.00
Closing Date: 29/Sep/2024, 8:59:00 AM
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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